Queenstown Lakes District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Queenstown New Zealand, December 24th 2014 : panoramic view of teh Queenstown harbour
That Wanaka Tree at Sunset, Lake Wanaka New Zealand, Popular Travel Destination South Island, NZ
Afloat beneath the Incredibles
Queenstown New Zealand
Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand

Popular cities in Queenstown Lakes District

Queenstown
Queenstown
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Scenery
A paradise for adventurers on New Zealand’s South Island, with bungee jumping, jet boating and so more much on offer.

Reasons to visit

  • Skyline Queenstown
  • Queenstown Gardens
  • Queenstown Mall
Wānaka
Wānaka
Known for Lakes, Dining and Family-friendly
Nestled beneath a mountainous national park on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka, this resort town offers skiing in winter, water sports in summer and stunning scenery all year.

Reasons to visit

  • Warbirds & Wheels
  • Mount Iron Lookout
  • Rippon Vineyard
Glenorchy
Glenorchy
Known for Mountains, Cafes and Romantic
Hike amid breathtaking mountain scenery, kayak on a glistening lake, try river fishing and go on an exhilarating jet boat ride at this lakeside town.

Reasons to visit

  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
  • Glenorchy Wharf
Cardrona
Cardrona
Known for Friendly people, Historical and Bars
Nestled in New Zealand’s majestic Southern Alps, this quiet town is famous for its iconic hotel and state-of-the-art ski facilities.

Reasons to visit

  • Cardrona Alpine Resort
  • Snow Farm New Zealand
Arrowtown
Arrowtown
Known for Golf, Tours and Rivers
Just a short drive from Queenstown, you can strike gold by visiting this picturesque old mining town.

Reasons to visit

  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
Early morning view of Kawarau Heights, looking across from Frankton, Queenstown.
Kawarau Falls
Known for Mountains, Wildlife and Golf
Love mountain views and golf? Get away to Kawarau Falls!

Reasons to visit

  • The Remarkables Ski Area

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